Monday, February 28, 2011

Bird and Cage


I have had company and lots going on, so missed a couple of days of posting.  Today I wanted to use the Tim Holtz "Caged Bird" die for a birdcage to show off this pretty bird.    The design paper I used is from Graphic 45 "Le Romantique" paper pad.  The branches were die cut using the Sizzix "Birds & Branches Die".  The bird is from a K&Company Grand Adhesions Dimensional Stickers" pack. 

The birdcage was die cut and shaped using tools from the Flower Tool Kit available from Joan's Gardens.  Two of the branches from the branch die were used.  They were cut out using green card stock then the branches were sponged with a sponge dauber and brown ink.  Some green ink was sponged over it and the leaves.  Vellum flowers were punched using a Martha Stewart flower punch, shaped then added to the branches and around the bird.  The sentiment is from one of my favorite JustRite stamps sets "You Inspire me".  It was black embossed on green card stock and cut out with scissors.  A piece of velvet trim was added to the bottom of the card.

We have a lot of exciting things happening at Joan's Gardens this week.  Tomorrow Joan will be back with the weekly Tag Challenge.  I have my tag all ready and I am anxious for you to see it.  You won't want to miss the next Weekly Challenge at Joan's Gardens on Thursday.  This challenge is really exciting. Some fabulous prizes will be available for those that participate. 

All the products used on my card today can be purchased from Joan's Gardens.


8 comments:

The Other Patti Sue said...

Such a stunning card Selma! Got snow?

A Consuming Passion said...

Another beautiful card Selma!!!
Love those tiny little flower you punched and placed across the branch.This beautiful DP is such a great way to base your scene.....think I need to find some and I would'nt mind some of these amazing dies either......We need Joan over here.......

Chrissy said...

So very pretty Selma.Love the cage with the bird and the papers are fabulous too.Those little flowers are so gorgeous,everything placed so perfectly.
Luv CHRISSYxx

Nancy said...

This is so pretty Selma! Love that birdcage, and how you put the blooms on the branch!

Michelle said...

Hi Selma

Such a lovely card, the DP is the perfect backdrop for this pretty scene. Love the birdcage.

Michelle :-)

redwasher1 said...

Beautiful card Selma, I sure hope I get a chance to play over at Joan's again. Been spending most of my time play catch up. LOL.

Anonymous said...

CraftinGranny said...
Beautiful card Selma. Love the birdcage that looks so real and the sticker bird. Gorgeous! "Hugs" Carol

Donna said...

Cute card, Selma! Love that bird cage!

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